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This list includes the 15 aromatherapy books
that are most frequently purchased by AromaWeb
readers. Click on a book's title to read a detailed
description of the book and find out how to purchase
the book through amazon.com.
A larger selection of 45 aromatherapy book
reviews can be found in the Alphabetical
section.
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1.
The Complete Book Of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy |
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Level: Beginning
• Intermediate
Author: Valerie Ann Worwood
ISBN:
0-931432-82-0
Summary: Contains
over 600 recipes organized by topic, the author's
10 recommended oils to keep on hand, discussion
of a variety of conditions and subjects and how
the recipes play a part in treating or aiding
the subject.
Also known as "The Fragrant
Pharmacy" in the UK.
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2.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Essential Oils |
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Level:
Beginning •
Intermediate •
Advanced
Author: Julia Lawless
ISBN: 1-85-230-721-8
Summary: Contains
profiles (monographs) on 160 essential oils as well
as introductory aromatherapy information. Many color
photographs. |
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3.
Making Aromatherapy Creams & Lotions |
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Level:
Beginning •
Intermediate •
Advanced
Author: Donna Maria
ISBN: 1-58017-241-5
Summary: A must-have
book for those wishing to make natural aromatherapy
skincare products. |
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4. The Essential
Oils Book |
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Level:
Beginning
Author: Colleen K. Dodt
ISBN: 0-88266-913-3
Summary: Although
I haven't thoroughly read this book myself, I have
heard praise about this book. To my surprise, I
was impressed to find practical, holistic, and safety-oriented
advice and recipes for the beginner. Intermediates
may also find a few nice little tidbits within this
book as well. |
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5. 375 Essential
Oils and Hydrosols |
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Level:
Intermediate
Author: Jeanne Rose
ISBN: 1-883319-89-7
Summary: Focuses
on supplying brief E.O. profiles (monographs) and
also contains information on plant botany and some
essays. |
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6.
Holistic Aromatherapy for Animals |
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Level:
Beginning •
Intermediate •
Advanced
Author: Kristen Leigh
Bell
ISBN: 1-899171-59-2
Summary: At
long last, the aromatherapy community finally has
a reliable text that focuses upon animal aromatherapy.
Kristen Leigh Bell is probably the most recognized
expert in the safe utilization of aromatherapy with
animals. |
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7. Advanced
Aromatherapy |
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Level:
Advanced
Author: Kurt
Schnaubelt
ISBN: 0-89281-743-7
Summary: Essential
oil chemistry, EO selection and application are
the topical highlights of this information-rich
text. |
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8.
Aromatherapy an A-Z |
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Level:
Beginning •
Intermediate •
Advanced
Author: Patricia Davis
ISBN: 0852072953
Summary: A concise
aromatherapy encyclopedia with over 400 entries. |
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9. The
Fragrant Mind |
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Level:
Intermediate •
Advanced
Author: Valerie
Ann Worwood
ISBN: 1-880032-91-0
Summary: This
detailed volume covers both the psychological and
emotional use of aromatherapy and essential oils. |
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10. Essential
Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals |
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Level:
Advanced
Authors: Robert Tisserand and Tony
Balacs
ISBN: 0-443-05260-3
Summary: Contains
in-depth profiles of 95 essential oils, concise
profiles for 311 oils, and also contains brief profiles
for 135 essential oil constituents. |
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11. The
Art of Aromatherapy |
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Level:
Beginning •
Intermediate •
Advanced
Author: Robert B. Tisserand
ISBN: 0-89281-001-7
Summary: Originally
the first aromatherapy book written in English back
in the late '70s. Supplies background information
on aromatherapy. |
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12. Aromatherapy
for the Healthy Child |
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Level:
Beginning •
Intermediate •
Advanced
Author: Valerie
Ann Worwood
ISBN: 1-57731-095-0
Summary: Finally
there is a hefty and comprehensive book that covers
aromatherapy for children - it's about time! This
huge book covers a multitude of aromatherapy uses
for children. Easy enough for beginners to read,
this book is also practical for advanced users considering
the limited amount of resources available on children's
aromatherapy. |
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13. Hydrosols:
The Next Aromatherapy |
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Level:
Beginning •
Intermediate •
Advanced
Author: Suzanne Catty
ISBN: 0-89281-946-4
Summary: Hydrosols:
The Next Aromatherapy is wonderfully enlightening
and sheds much light on the often ignored world
of hydrosols. It is a must-have book for
everyone serious about aromatherapy. |
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14. Medical
Aromatherapy |
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Level:
Advanced
Author: Kurt
Schnaubelt
ISBN: 1-883319-69-2
Summary: Discusses
aromatherapy as a viable alternative medicine modality
and discusses the medicinal uses of essential oils. |
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15. 500
Formulas for Aromatherapy |
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Level:
Beginning
Authors: Carol Schiller & David
Schiller
ISBN: 0-8069-0584-0
Summary: Contains
many recipes arranged by subject with brief introductory
aromatherapy information.
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